Monet Software

MARCH 12, 2020

Employee engagement is a powerful force. An engaged workforce is associated with better customer retention, lower turnover, greater productivity and among publicly traded companies, even higher stock price. Do interviewers put candidates at ease so they can show their personality? 2 Compensation. 5 Promotions.

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teleopti

APRIL 30, 2019

We have found to achieve this, people need to work in a positive environment where they can continue to grow, remain engaged and be productive. However, the reality is many companies are experiencing a crisis of employee engagement and are simply not aware of it. Learn how to power employee engagement with WFM.

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Customer Guru

MAY 22, 2018

“Customers will never love your company until your employees love it first.” ~ Simon Sinek. It is a well-known fact that healthy employee engagement and sustained business growth are correlated. Interestingly, some might wonder whether corollary is true as well, i.e. successful organisations really have better-engaged employees?

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Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with 4x author, keynote speaker and consultant on service culture Jeff Toister on connecting the dots to create tangible employee engagement at work. An instructor for Linkedin Learning, supporting training and employee development and more. Articles on Employee Empowerment.

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aircall

JANUARY 28, 2019

Team morale can be hard to gauge. Although there are many ways to measure engagement and morale in the workplace, the most accurate way to know is to ask people directly. Employee engagement surveys let you get the information straight from your team, while maintaining the honesty and privacy of each team member.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

AI-driven customer service offers numerous benefits, including improved efficiency, personalized experiences, and real-time assistance. However, as companies embrace AI, they must also consider the wellbeing of their employees, who play a vital role in delivering outstanding customer experiences.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2020

What comes first: happy customers or happy employees? It’s a question many have asked, but there’s one thing we’re certain of – positive employee engagement plays a critical role in a company’s success. You may already have a plan for employee engagement, however, now is the perfect opportunity to review your current strategy.

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JustCall

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

So, What Exactly is Employee Engagement? It is not purely employee satisfaction. Instead, it is the emotional commitment that the employee has towards the business and its goals. This leads to higher turnover, less stress, and better morale in the workplace. Create Growth Opportunities. Conclusion.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2018

When you treat employees like rock stars, they will treat your customers like rock stars. That is what employee engagement is all about. Great leaders have preached that when you treat your employees well, they treat their customers – and fellow employees well. This is a great way to show your appreciation.

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Playvox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Increasingly, company culture is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, boosting agent morale and in promoting higher levels of productivity. Perks like free coffee, lunch and snacks are nice, but may only temporarily raise agent morale. If possible, recognize employees in front of their peers.

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NobelBiz

MAY 12, 2022

I always try and take the time to have a short, 20 minutes meeting with each new employee. It’s important to me to know more about the person I am entrusting with a certain set of tasks. To keep your team’s morale up and productivity high, encourage departments to organize weekly fun hours.

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aircall

JANUARY 15, 2019

Although it may be hard to spot, and even harder to quantify, low morale can trip up even the hardest working teams. While it’s common to have one or two team members experience a bout of decreased motivation, the long term effects can cascade and wreak havoc on employee morale and grind productivity to a screeching halt.

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Monet Software

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Yep, it’s the linchpin of employee engagement, too! By taking an agent-centric approach to contact center quality management , regular QA feedback can become an opportunity for growth that agents welcome—one that improves employee satisfaction, morale, retention and yes, employee engagement. Here’s how. #1

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Joe Rawlinson

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Knowing your team members’ names and roles is only the beginning of understanding them; a deeper understanding of their personalities, skills, shortcomings, and goals is what you need if you really want to connect with them and get the most out of their potential.

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 6, 2022

While the data certainly seems to indicate that fears of evaporating productivity in an at-home working environment were unfounded, maintaining employee engagement tends to take some effort. So how do you keep your remote contact center agents engaged? Here are a few must-haves: Provide Virtual Communication Channels.

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CX Journey

JULY 13, 2017

Image courtesy of Pixabay Why is it so difficult to understand what employee engagement is all about? It's great that there's an ongoing spotlight on employee engagement because it's still at an all-time low. It's great that there's an ongoing spotlight on employee engagement because it's still at an all-time low.

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2024

Agent motivation in a call center is crucial for driving employee engagement, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing overall performance. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivators Intrinsic motivators come from within the individual, such as personal satisfaction, a sense of achievement, and the enjoyment of the work itself.

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Genroe

JUNE 25, 2015

For example: if you are going to introduce a transactional feedback survey and attach a front line person’s name to that survey, it doesn’t take much empathy to know that those people are going to worry about how that feedback is going to be shared and actioned. Share insights with customers and employees.

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LiveChat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Engagement is something we want to keep, that’s why we work on it all the time. For example in relationships, by doing things we might not like, just to make the other person happy. And finally at work, by coming up with different ideas to make employees happy and loyal to the company. Encourage personal projects.

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CX Global Media

JULY 11, 2019

The fourth step ( Step 1 , Step 2 , Step 3 ) in the contact center agent journey is about leadership that engages agents. Employee engagement has always been a problem in contact centers. In this session we will explore methods of leadership communication that will enhance the morale and performance of your center’s workforce.

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Talkdesk

MAY 21, 2020

The Impact of Employee Engagement in the Contact Center What exactly is employee engagement? Employee engagement is defined as the emotional investment employees make in their organizations. Employee engagement is absolutely critical to meeting and exceeding their organizational goals.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Engaged employees aren’t just satisfied with their working conditions and pay, they want to go above and beyond, to innovate and advance the company’s goals. Through our employee engagement services , we help organizations create a culture that leads employees to become company ambassadors.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 24, 2021

High employee turnover. It also impacts employee engagement and retention. Did you know that 58% of employees who have quit their jobs cited negative office politics as a reason ? Contrarily, 58% of employees said they would stay working for a company with a lower salary if they had a great boss. Agent morale.

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LiveChat

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Employee engagement definition can be explained in simple words: it’s the emotional commitment that employee has to the organization and its goals. It means that emotionally engaged employees care about their work and their company and they don’t just work for a paycheck. High paychecks equal employee retention.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to research from the Harvard Business Review, 71% of managers surveyed said employee engagement is an important factor in the overall success of a company. They motivate employees through goal setting, help resolve conflicts, and play a large role in improving employee morale.

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Fonolo

JULY 14, 2020

Over 70% of employers who have implemented flexible working arrangements believe that it has had a positive impact on employee engagement and motivation. Flexible scheduling has been proven to increase morale. Flexible working arrangements show your employees that you care about their personal lives, which boosts morale.

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Fonolo

MARCH 3, 2022

In an article by Destination CRM, founding partner of International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) Brad Cleveland asserts that COVID-19 shifted 80% of in-person call centers to virtual call center environments. How can managers promote productivity , ensure employee engagement, and satisfy customers while managing a virtual call center?

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The first step to providing employees with the skills they need to advance is to provide resources, such as training programs and opportunities for further education. Allowing agents to spend more time in training programs or relevant seminars can improve morale in the long run, even if it temporarily means less time on the phone.

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Vistio

APRIL 1, 2024

Stronger employee engagement: Fostering a supportive and growth-oriented practice environment can boost agent morale and commitment to their roles. Enhanced customer experiences: Confident and adept agents make for satisfied customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty and advocacy.

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SharpenCX

MAY 12, 2020

Making Training Engaging. Training is integral for providing a good customer experience, but it’s just as important in helping employee morale and engagement. When you invest in your employee’s professional development and provide them the tools to succeed in their work, they’re more likely to deliver quality service.

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ProProfs Blog

JULY 30, 2021

This could be because of many factors like incorrect wording of questions, confused order of answer options, survey respondents’ personal beliefs, and so on. A person chooses extreme options either due to the strong emotional tone in the survey wording. Personal Bias. This can make them take a morally correct or incorrect stand.

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JustCall

MARCH 28, 2023

Maintain Team Morale and Motivation Building trust with reps is a key area of focus for remote sales team leaders. Encourage Employee Engagement Remote teams are prone to lose the level of participation and proactiveness that tends to happen in an office setup. Your bottom line will suffer from low employee engagement levels.

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Serenova

AUGUST 30, 2019

Recognition is an often underestimated but powerful employee engagement strategy. Well-recognized employees are more engaged, feel a stronger connection to their organization and have better work relationships ( Cicero ). According to Gallup Research, each employee should be recognized every seven days ( Gallup ).

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Callminer

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Good employees give each task their all, not settling for “good enough” or just doing whatever passes inspection in the end. They can handle constructive criticism without taking it personally, and they’ll be honest if you ask them questions about how things can run better. What is the answer?

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ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2016

Some ideas for fostering the line of communication for your employees are: Focus on personal awareness and understanding. Continually ask questions that allow them to express their unique strengths and their personal goals within the company. Don’t make the corporate brand and the personal brand compete.

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SharpenCX

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in-person, use the first week of October to show extra appreciation to your team. Whether your team is scattered around the country, the world, or whether you’re able to meet in person, a hand-written note from managers and executives says a lot. Internal and external recognition. Have some fun!

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Playvox

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Employee engagement is one of the most challenging aspects to master in the contact center. That’s why many organizations are putting increased emphasis on improving their company culture in order to improve employee morale. Employee Motivation. Or are they disengaged, disinterested, and lack motivation or drive?

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